Schools
Community Use of Facilities
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) endorses and encourages the community's participation in the use of its facilities and resources.
Apply Online! Click here for the online permit application form.
Community Use of Schools Program
In recognition of the many benefits associated with community use of school space the Community Use of Schools program has been developed by the Ministry of Education. This initiative supports access to school space outside of school hours for not-for-profit community groups. Our gyms, fields, auditoriums and classrooms are available for your sporting events, concerts, recitals and more!
All SCDSB schools (excluding Alcona Glen E.S. and Andrew Hunter P.S.) are available through the permit process. Printable lists of all SCDSB elementary and secondary schools, including addresses, are available on our Schools page.
3 Easy Steps to Apply!
1. Interested groups must fill out an application form, available online here. Printable copies are also available at all schools, in the Permit Office or by clicking here (PDF).
2. Completed applications must then be submitted to the Permit Office (see below). A Permit Clerk will process the application and advise the applicant if the facility is available at the requested time.
3. Once an application is approved, a rental contract will be issued and the applicant will be invoiced. A schedule of fees can be found on pages 10-16 of APM A1220.
Community Use of Schools - Printable Permit Application (PDF)
Complete List of Permit Rules(PDF)
Submitting Your Application
Online applications may be filled out and submitted here. Hard copies may be submitted in person, by fax (705-728-6097) or by mail to:
Permit Office
Simcoe County District School Board, Education Centre
1170 Hwy. 26, Midhurst, ON L0L 1X0
Please note:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and an individual of 18 years of age or older must be in attendance for the duration of the rental contract.
- No rental contracts will be available during Professional Activity (PA) Days, Christmas Break, March Break, Easter Monday, statutory holidays, and the summer period, except for rental contracts to carry out religious services.
- Rental contracts will not be granted for the use of school facilities during the two weeks prior to the end of the school year, regularly scheduled maintenance projects, two weeks prior to the school year commencing and during the first week of school.
- All rental contract holders must have liability insurance of at least $2 million and name the Simcoe County District School Board as Additional Insured.
Contact Information
Central Simcoe County
Barrie and Innisfil area schools (excluding Barrie Central C.I. and Bear Creek S.S.)
(705) 734-6363, ext. 11281
North Simcoe County
Orillia, Penetanguishene and Midland area schools
(705) 734-6363, ext. 11372
West and South Simcoe County
Stayner, Collingwood, Bradford and Alliston area schools
(705) 734-6363, ext. 11348
Alcona Glen E.S., Barrie Central C.I. and Bear Creek S.S.
(705) 734-6363, ext. 11361
Manager of Custodial Services and Community Use
(705) 734-6363, ext. 11210
Assistant Manager of Community Use (Outreach Coordinator)
Partnership opportunity inquiries
(705) 734-6363, ext. 11339
Click here to view the Community Use advertisement (PDF)
APM A1220 - Community Use Procedures (PDF)
Policy 2340 - Community Use of Facilities (PDF)